Albania and World Bank Discuss Payments Modernization and EUR 400M Savings
What happened
The Bank of Albania, World Bank, and European Card Payment Association hosted the 8th International Conference on Regional Card Schemes and Retail Financial Market Infrastructures in Tirana. During the event, the Bank of Albania Governor, Gent Sejko, noted that electronic payments save over EUR 400M annually. He also reported that digital payments per capita in Albania have risen to 29 transactions annually.
Why it matters
The conference highlighted Albania's progress in modernizing its payments market. The increased use of digital payments and the quantified savings suggest a shift toward more resilient and efficient financial infrastructure. This discussion supports Albania's broader efforts to harmonize market access standards.
Albania is currently seeking a $200M loan from the World Bank to support economic development and harmonize market access standards.
Who's involved
- AlbaniaHost country for the international conference in Tirana
- Bank of AlbaniaCentral bank that hosted the conference and reported on payments modernization
- World BankInternational financial institution that co-hosted the conference and conducted a joint study
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The entities involved
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Albania
country in southeastern Europe
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Bank of Albania
central bank of Albania
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World Bank
international financial institution